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Funk & Soul
Feel the groove. Hear the horns. Let the rhythm move you. With Motown legends and groove-laden floor-fillers in our funk and soul music collection, we celebrate the innovators and modern icons that shaped the genre. Whether you’re digging for vintage gems or searching for remastered editions, discover the sound of funk and soul with timeless records and essential reissues.
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History and origins of funk and soul music
Funk and soul have their roots in the African-American experience, combining elements of blues, jazz and gospel with rhythmic grooves to get you moving.James Brown and Ray Charles were the pioneers in the middle of the 20th century, with their use of horns and powerful vocals being key to how we understand this music today.
Social commentary was incorporated in the 1970s by artists like Sly & The Family Stone and Curtis Mayfield, while funk branched out with its own movement through Parliament-Funkadelic and George Clinton. Electronic instruments and synthesizers were introduced in the 80s, with Prince and Chaka Khan carrying the torch for the genre.
Key funk and soul music artists
James Brown
The "Godfather of Soul" revolutionised music with his hard-hitting rhythms and dynamic live performances. Tracks like "I Got You (I Feel Good)" and "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A) Sex Machine" were fundamental to the development of funk and soul music.Aretha Franklin
Now to the "Queen of Soul" who brought unequalled emotion and force to her music. "Respect" and "Natural Woman" became empowering anthems that established her as an icon.Curtis Mayfield
Best known for his smooth vocals and socially conscious lyrics, Mayfield defined the blaxploitation film era with his soundtrack for the 1972 film Super Fly.Parliament-Funkadelic
Led by the visionary George Clinton, Parliament-Funkadelic's psychedelic, avant-garde sound was truly revolutionary and continues to have an impact.The modern evolution of funk and soul music
D'Angelo, Erykah Badu and Amy Winehouse helped the genre return to the mainstream, but, more recently, artists such as Anderson .Paak and Janelle Monae have delivered fresh interpretations of funk and soul music.Through his funk and soul shows and compilation albums, radio DJ and broadcaster Craig Charles tells the story of the genre to new listeners.
Exploring funk and soul albums and must-have recordings
- Chic – Chic's Greatest Hits: Revel in Nile Rodgers' infectious riffs with this compilation of disco-funk fusion tracks.
- James Brown – Live at the Apollo: Widely deemed to be one of the greatest live albums of all time, this captures Brown's powerful energy at its best.
- Aretha Franklin – I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You: One of Franklin's most influential works, this album mixes her soulful voice with deep rhythms and grooves.
- Parliament-Funkadelic – Maggot Brain: Soulful grooves and experimental elements make this psychedelic masterpiece a crucial part of funk's history.
- Prince – 1999: Bringing funk, rock and pop into one place, this was a defining part of early 80s funk music.
Why buy funk and soul music albums from hmv?
- Discover a wide selection of funk and soul music albums, available in both vinyl and CD formats.
- With over a century of expertise in the entertainment industry, we know which funk and soul albums are the true essentials for your collection.
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Whether you’re into crate-digging, collecting soul ballads or hunting down party starters, hmv has everything you need. Browse our collection of funk and soul music, including early 80s funk music, Craig Charles' Funk and Soul volumes and Chic’s Greatest Hits.Simply reach out if you have any questions or head over to our help centre.
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